Hidden Kingdoms of the Southern Silk Road | 14-Day Journey

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Hidden Kingdoms of the Southern Silk Road

14 days · A journey to shape around your time

A 14-day starting route through Southern Xinjiang. Shape the connections, stays and daily rhythm around your group.

Make this journey your own. We’ll confirm your stays, access and inclusions for your dates before you book.

MPV + Intra-Xinjiang Flights + High-Speed Rail · all year

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Less Road. More Xinjiang.

Your journey, in five answers.

Who is this journey for?

Travellers with two weeks who want several distinct regions and are comfortable changing bases. We can trim the route for a slower family trip.

Why is this route different?

Include Shache as an overnight stop, fly Kashgar–Kuqa, then use rail from Korla to Urumqi to finish the southern journey.

How do we make the most of your time?

TIME AT A GLANCE

Kashgar · Day 5

On the road
No vehicle includedDriving hours confirmed for your dates
In the destination
A free day to exploreTime to explore
Overnight
Kashgar overnight stayCity base

See how these days balance travel and exploring. Timing varies with the season, traffic and opening hours.

Connections on this route
Flight connectionDay 8 · Kashgar to Kuqa by Flight
Rail connectionDay 13 · High-Speed Rail to Urumqi

Your journey includes private transfers and local touring. We’ll help you plan each travel day, including station or airport connections and stops.

Where do you sleep?

  • Kashgar hotel base
  • Tashkurgan overnight
  • Shache overnight
  • Kuqa, Korla & Urumqi hotels

Your proposal will name your hotel or camp and outline its facilities.

What does a day actually feel like?

Day 5 Free Day in Kashgar

Free day for independent exploration. No vehicle included. Overnight in Kashgar.

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Your route, day by day

Tap a day for the details. Hotels, access and inclusions are confirmed for your dates.

Day 1Arrival in Kashgar

Private transfer to your 4/5-star hotel in Kashgar

Day 2Kashgar Old City & Opening Ceremony

Explore the Opening Ceremony of Kashgar Old City, visit Apak Khoja Tomb and Kashgar Bazaar. Overnight in Kashgar.

Day 3Pamir Plateau Adventure

Drive along the Karakoram Highway to the Pamir Plateau, visiting Karakul Lake and White Sand Lake. Overnight in Tashkurgan.

Day 4Panlong Ancient Road & Tajik Home Visit

Visit Panlong Ancient Road or Stone City with Golden Grassland, enjoy a Tajik family visit with eagle dance, milk tea and pilaf. Return to Kashgar.

Day 5Free Day in Kashgar

Free day for independent exploration. No vehicle included. Overnight in Kashgar.

Day 6Shache Ancient City Cultural Tour

Visit Shache Ancient City, Intangible Heritage Expo Park, Kazanchi Old Street, enjoy dutar performance at Old Cinema Teahouse, explore the Old City Wall and Shache Mansion. Watch 12 Muqam performance. Overnight in Shache.

Day 7Free Day in Shache

Free day to explore Shache’s tea houses and old city at leisure. Return to Kashgar by van in the evening.

Day 8Kashgar to Kuqa by Flight

Fly from Kashgar to Kuqa, private transfer to your 4/5-star hotel in Kuqa.

Day 9Kuqa Old City Walk

Explore Kuqa Old City including Ristan Old Street, Colorful Door Gallery, Flower Hat Alley, Drum Alley and Door Bazaar. Overnight in Kuqa.

Day 10Kucha Culture Discovery

Visit Kuqa Royal Palace, Kucha Alley, Kuqa Grand Mosque (under renovation, reopening 2027) and Wucha Bazaar. Overnight in Kuqa.

Day 11Naan Making & Heritage Workshop

Visit Big Naan Alley for a hands-on naan making experience, explore Kuqa’s intangible cultural heritage workshop. Overnight in Kuqa.

Day 12Kizil Caves & Korla

Visit the Kizil Thousand Buddha Caves and Iron Gate Pass Ancient City. Travel to Korla for overnight stay.

Day 13High-Speed Rail to Urumqi

Take high-speed rail from Korla to Urumqi, private transfer to your 4/5-star hotel in Urumqi.

Day 14Departure from Urumqi

Private transfer to Urumqi airport according to your flight schedule. End of journey.

Get to know your journey.

A route around your time

Tell us about your Xinjiang trip.

Your dates. Your companions. The places you want to stay. We’ll suggest how to connect them.

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